Steel Erection Risk Assessment & Method Statement

Steel erection involves working at height and heavy lifts.

Steel erection requires competent teams and fall arrest systems.

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Key Hazards

⚠️Falls from height
⚠️Falling steel
⚠️Crane hazards
⚠️Crushing
⚠️Welding hazards

Control Measures

✓Competent team
✓Fall arrest
✓Exclusion zones
✓Lifting plan
✓Welding controls

PPE Requirements

  • 🛡️Safety harness
  • 🛡️Hard hat
  • 🛡️Safety boots
  • 🛡️High-vis
  • 🛡️Tool lanyards

Legal Requirements

  • 📋Work at Height Regulations 2005
  • 📋LOLER 1998

Step-by-Step Method

Crane setup
Lift column
Position and bolt
Lift beams
Bolting/welding
Quality checks

Emergency Procedures

• Fall: Rescue plan
• Load drop: Evacuate